Written by

Candace Buckner
candace.buckner@indystar.com

From now until the end of the Indiana Pacers' season, the year shall be split into two parts.

Before Bynum. After Bynum.

Throughout the "B.B." months, the Pacers performed as the best defense and often, simply the best team in the NBA. There were complications, like sloppy ball handling and overpassing on the offensive end that could become an Achilles' heel in the future. However, for the vast majority of the first 46 games, the Pacers played well enough to overcome such carelessness as they did on Saturday night for the 97-96 win over the Brooklyn Nets. ...